Wednesday, February 8, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
The day of LOVE is fast approaching and many are still trying to decide where to take their sweetheart for the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner. If you’re one of those individuals, don’t fret, the Beaufort area has you covered! You just can’t get a more romantic and picturesque Lowcountry setting than at these amazing favorites. If you’re a local, you already know how incredible the atmosphere and food is at these Beaufort venues, and if you’re new to the area, boy are you in for a treat! Make your reservations at any of these splendid romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day…you’ll be delighted that you did!
Saltus River Grill
802 Bay St STE C, Beaufort, SC 29902
Saltus River Grill located in Beaufort, South Carolina’s historic district is an urban seafood grill offering exceptional fare, breathtaking waterfront views, incomparable service, and a sophisticated bar.
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar
203 Carteret St #102, ! ...
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
If you plan to sell your Beaufort home, you need to keep it in tip-top shape. You might be tempted to just call a contractor every time something needs fixing in your home rather than doing it yourself. There's certainly nothing wrong with doing that. But if you want to save money, there are ways to make your own simple repairs and maintain items in your home.
Here are a few things in your home that you can take care of yourself:
Toilets
If you suspect your toilet is leaking, you can add red water to the tank. Check the bowl in an hour to see if the bowl water is pink. If it is, there's a leak.
This is an easy fix if there is a leak. You just need to replace the flapper. To replace the flapper, shut off the water to the toilet, usually located on the wall behind the toilet. Empty the tank by flushing it.
Remove the flush chain from the lever, and then slide the old flapper up off the overflow tube. Slide the new flapper in place over the overflow tube, reconnect the chain, and t; ...
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beaufort home sellers, home selling tips
Friday, January 27, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
Are you planning to buy a home in Beaufort, Bluffton, or Hilton Head in 2023 and have children still in school? No doubt you want to make sure you find the best schools in the area. Beaufort County is home to a great selection of highly-rated schools. Niche.com rates schools across the country every year according to a wide range of factors. Here are the top 3 schools in the Beaufort area.
Okatie Elementary School
53 CHERRY POINT ROAD
BLUFFTON, SC 29909
#1 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Savannah Area
Okatie Elementary School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in BLUFFTON, SC. It has 563 students in grades PK, K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
One former student comments: "Okatie was by far the best experience I could have asked for as a student. All of the faculty is amazing and so welcoming. The school is very parent and student-oriented."
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living in the lowcountry, home buying tips
Monday, January 16, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
When deciding to purchase a home, whether it be your first or one of many, your first task is to find the best mortgage lender to suit your needs. Compatibility is a must as this individual will be working with you and your financials to help secure the right type of mortgage for you, interest rate, and work hand in hand with you to secure your funds to close on the home you’ve chosen.
I am very honored to work with one of the very best in the Beaufort real estate market, Mr. Walt Dagley of Supreme Lending. With 25 years of experience in residential, consumer and commercial lending, Walt excels at helping clients choose from a wide range of financing options that are just right for their situation and guiding them through every step of the loan process from pre-approval through closing, communicating with them through every step. His ability to listen to his customers’ situations to help them choose the best program to finance their home has earned him an exceptional fiv; ...
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 / by Sonya Reiselt
Every city has a story to tell, and Beaufort has many. Today we’re going to go over 8 facts, that even if you’re a lifelong resident, you may not know. So, let’s do a little exploring of our city & county.
1. Coosaw Island’s Shell Rings- Native American history goes back nearly 4000 years here. The South Bluff History Preserve is home to the remains of four Native American Oyster Shell Rings dating back approximately 4000 years and was the center of the village of a small civilization. This site is one of the most complex shell ring sites in the United States.
2. The Forrest Gump Film- Did you know that the Woods Memorial Bridge was pictured in the film as the bridge crossing the Mississippi River during Forrest’s run across the country? Along with the bridge, shrimp boat scenes were filmed at Lucy Creek Landing on Lady’s Island, and Hunting Island State Park was um ...
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